Your first one-on-one with the direct report is a little different for three main reasons: firstly it's an opportunity to establish clear expectations. One on one meetings are a valuable opportunity for regular, meaningful exchanges between two team members, usually a manager and their direct report.Learn how to run your first oneonone with a new direct report, what to ask, and some free templates to get the agenda right. I would challenge you to spend the first ten minutes of every half hour one on one just chatting and getting to know your team. It's a game changer. Coaching direct reports between meetings is just as critical to their success as the meeting themselves. Email template for your first with a direct report. In this article, I will show you how you as a senior manager, Director, or VP, can help the leaders who report to you to work as a "first team". Cash, money order, or checks accepted. NEWS10 is the Capital Region's local news leader!